Alternative to Twinby
Compatibility is more than a score.
A compatibility test can get you thinking. A good date gives you something to talk about. If you're looking beyond Twinby, try Known. We get to know you through a conversation about your life and what matters to you, then help turn a personal introduction into a date when you both want to meet. See how you click in person.
Super easy and fun to use. Great way to meet people and different than other dating apps :)
I've been on some great dates so far with genuine people who were clearly there for the same reason I was.
Went on a really fun first date with a girl, genuine connection that didn't feel superficial at all so if that's what you're looking for this app is the place! Definitely recommending it to the boys 10/10
How Known works
A little more personal.
Swipeless dating.
You don't browse people. You're introduced to them.
Known starts by getting to know you. Not just your profile, but how you think, what you value, and who you're drawn to.
From there, we introduce you to one person at a time. Someone chosen with intention. Someone worth meeting.
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No endless options. No small talk.
If there's mutual interest, we set the date. Time, place, everything handled. All you have to do is show up.
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It gets better over time.
After each date, Known learns. What felt right. What didn't. What surprised you.
So every introduction becomes more accurate. More natural. More you.
Less searching. More knowing.
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Can someone else handle the planning?
We make the date happen
When you and your match are ready to meet, Known finds a time that works for both of you, picks a spot nearby, books the reservation, and sends you the details. We take care of everything so you don’t have to.
Want a date that fits your life?
Your preferences matter.
Your match, preferences, and availability help shape the date. Known looks for a place that fits, not just somewhere to meet.
Do you want to browse, or be introduced?
Dating that cares about your time
Known is searching for your match every day, so you don’t have to spend hours swiping or checking for someone new. When we find someone you want to meet, we plan the date and send you the details. You just have to show up.
What will it feel like in person?
Skip the pen-pal phase
We believe chemistry is best discovered in person, not over a screen. Known skips the endless small talk and conversations that go nowhere, so you can see if there’s a spark in person. Once you both say yes to an introduction, Known finds a time that works and plans the date. Save the real getting-to-know-you part for when you meet.
More than a questionnaire?
Meet someone chosen for you
There’s a lot about you that could never fit into a dating profile. At Known, we get to know all the little things that make you, you - your quirks, values, aspirations, and what you’re looking for in a relationship. We do the same with your potential matches, so we can introduce you to someone we believe you’ll have real compatibility with.
Ready for something beyond an inbox?
Meet people looking for what you are
Known is a community of intentional daters who are ready for a real relationship. Whether you’re newly single, divorced, have been dating for a while, or simply ready to find your person - our matchmaker gets to know you and what you’re looking for so we can find the same in the people we introduce you to.
Known vs Twinby
| The details | Twinby | |
|---|---|---|
| Matching | A conversation about your values, preferences and relationship goals, then a personal introduction. | Personality tests and compatibility assessments. |
| Compatibility | We get to know both people and explain why we think they could be a match. | Compare compatibility with potential dates, existing partners or friends. |
| Your phone | iOS and Android. | iOS and Android. |
| Book the date | We choose a time and place and handle the reservation. | Date booking isn’t advertised. |
| Cost | Free matchmaking and date booking. Food and drinks are separate. | Free download; in-app purchases. |
| No subscription | No subscription. No monthly dating bill. | Weekly and monthly plans available. |
Really polished and easy-to-use interface. Everything feels clean, intuitive, and thoughtfully designed. I enjoyed exploring the app and was truly impressed by how seamless and modern the experience feels. It’s clear a lot of care has gone into design and usability, and I appreciate how approachable everything is. Excited to see how known continues to evolve and grow!!
Such good UI and the experience was honestly very lux and easy. Team was quick to respond? Too
It feels tailored in a world of swiping. Definitely worth the wait for them to find you a match.
Some of our favorite places
Where Known dates take place
The GrandView
Time dinner around sunset at The GrandView, a historic mountainside restaurant in the East San Jose foothills where patio tables look over the valley into the evening. The classic American menu includes beef, veal and seafood, while the farm-to-fork side draws from GrandView Farms for handcrafted pastas, steak, seafood and house-cured salami.
Go on a date here with Known
Lands End
Walk the Coastal Trail at Lands End, past the Legion of Honor overlook and the USS San Francisco memorial. The hike out to the Sutro Baths ruins is free.
Go on a date here with Known
Via del Corso
Via del Corso is an Italian trattoria in North Berkeley, a good pick when you want dinner to feel like a small occasion. Pasta leads the menu in a snug dining room, from a gnocchi alla norma to ravioli filled with beef.
Go on a date here with KnownA few possibilities from our venue library. Your date’s location depends on your match, preferences, and availability.
A little more to know
Good questions.
Do I get to talk to my date before meeting them?
How long does it take to chat with the matchmaker?
Does Known plan the first date?
Is Known available on Android?
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Why has my application not been approved yet?
Your pocket matchmaker
Less searching.
More knowing.
A conversation. An introduction. A date worth getting ready for.
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